The organizational development technique where the OD practitioner works as a teacher to help the organization to solve its own problems is known as
A) joint action planning.
B) management by objectives.
C) OD intervention.
D) process consultation.

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Process consultation is the organizational development technique where the OD practitioner works as a teacher to help the organization to solve its own problems. The practitioner serves as a consultant and teacher to the organization providing guidance on problem-solving frameworks, methods of communication and interaction, and other tools to help the organization achieve its goals. This approach builds the organization's capacity to solve its own problems and develop its own solutions. Joint action planning involves the collaborative development of detailed plans and objectives, while management by objectives is a goal-setting process that involves mutual agreement on objectives and outcomes. OD intervention refers to a range of techniques for improving organizational performance and effectiveness.

The Organizational Development Technique Where the OD Practitioner Works as a Teacher